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FB53 GDU

2004 Kia Shuma II

Silver Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,004 mi
Last recorded46,004 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Kia Shuma II50,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 GDU
MakeKia
ModelShuma II
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 46,004 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear brakes have an imbalance and should be checked

Fail 2 Mar 2011 46,004 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear brakes have an imbalance and should be checked

Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,448 miles

rear brakes are a bit uneven and should be investigated,also the nearside hand brake is borderline @ 16%

Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,794 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 22,610 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma II?

Based on 12,297 MOT tests across 1,171 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,741
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,059
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,030
parking brake recording little or no effort 688
position lamp(s) not working 524
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 468
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FB53 GDU is a 2004 Kia Shuma II in Silver with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Kia Shuma II models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 50,148 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Shuma II fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,059 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FB53 GDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Shuma II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FB53 GDU registered?

FB53 GDU is a 2004 Kia Shuma II, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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